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Theritas crines
Theritas is a genus of gossamer-winged butterflies (family Lycaenidae) found in the Neotropics. Theritas species are large among the Eumaeini but altogether still smallish butterflies
This butterfly was very hard to photograph due to the reflections on the wings. The wings glittered like gold in the sunlight.
Thanks Jakubko. It really sparkled a gold-ish colour, and I think it was green underneath.
Gorgeous! This loos like a species of Theritas to me, and T. crines looks like the best match to me, although the specimens look more green in the link. Was this moth iridescent green/gold?
Spotted on Jul 28, 2013
Submitted on Aug 28, 2013
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